It has a good aromatic persistence.
'Persistenza' — stress on 'per-sis-TÈN-za'. Four syllables.
Use in formal tastings to describe how long aromas linger on the palate after swallowing — a key quality indicator.
'Persistenza aromatica' is measured in seconds called 'caudalie'. Over 8 caudalie = excellent. Under 3 = short. This is one of the most objective quality measures in wine tasting.
Ha un finale molto lungo.
It has a very long finish.
More colloquial way to say the same thing
Il retrogusto dura a lungo.
The aftertaste lasts a long time.
'Retrogusto' = aftertaste
La persistenza è eccellente.
The persistence is excellent.
Direct quality assessment
Measurement of caudalie was formalised by Bordeaux-based wine educators Denis and Florence Dubourdieu. Italian sommeliers certified by the AIS are taught to measure this as part of their professional training.